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Karim Benzema Targets 35-Goal Season, Determined to Fill Cristiano Ronaldo Void

Karim Benzema has said he can be the man to replace Cristiano Ronaldo's contribution at Real Madrid and wants to hit 35 goals this season.

Los Blancos have struggled in the wake of Ronaldo's summer switch to Juventus and recorded the longest goal drought in their history before Julen Lopetegui was fired as manager in October.

Benzema, 30, is Real's top scorer this season with 10 goals in all competitions, and he told Real Madrid TV (h/t Marca's J.L. Calderon):

"When I look back, I look at what I've done at Real Madrid, with a lot of sacrifice, and I'm happy.